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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
LUCAS THE man ]!
6 TOLL THE BELL SOFTLY; THERE'S
GRAPE ON THE DOORin

The Governor has appointed Hon.
ID. B. Lucas, of Jefferson Co., to fill
the vacancy caused by the expiration
OF the term of Hon. j. N. Camden,
aud The failure of the Legislature to
elect successor. It's said Lucas
will accept. 1t would have been
more satisfactory to have appointed
an outside man, one not connected
with Camden for or against; and
even now it would be a matter of
higher principle and more consis-
tency for Lucas to decline than to
accept. But political houses are
not built that way. Camden had
his day, and those who stood with
him on the burning deck, had theirs.
Lucas's revenge comes after days
of watching, working and waiting
Whether it would be best to heap
burning Goals upon the heads of his
opponents by declining, or to fight
it out on that line to the bitter end
by accepting, is for him to decide.
This sort of political excitement
may be fun for the politicians, but it
is death to the laws and institutions
of the State and an outrage upon
the people. Republicans and Dem
ocrats may have their personal
preferences, but when it comes down
to their individual interests and
mutual welfare, they suffer together.
Will they vote together There is
every reason why they should tor
representatives from their own
ranks, in preference to selfseeking
lawyers, corporation mouopolists or
political "big guns" generally.
The threat is freely made that when
the extra session of the legislature
is called In April, that body, in def.
ance of the constitutional provision
to the effect that no business must
be considered but that named in the
Governors call, and ignoring the
appointment of Lucas, will elect
Camden senator by the fifty Demo
cratic votes outside of Lucas, and
will make an appeal to the United
States Senate to ignore Lucas and
seat Camden. OF course, the Gov
ernOr would refuse a certificate to
Camden, or any one else who should
be elected after he has appointed
Lucas. Would the U. S. Senate
sustain the Governor in the ex.
ercise of the power granted him by
the Constitution of West Va. {?
There is no reason why it shouldn't.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

Gov. Albeit is defeated IN new
Jersey, and Rufus Blodgett, han,
road Supt., a Democrat, has peru
elected q. s. Senator to suceeeu
Senator Sewell.
Some twenty HuDgarlaDs WIZ
went South from Ohio to get WoIh,
failed and are now in a destitute
condition trying to get home. iw 'sl
ty more were left behind at Chal'a
nooga.
The steam barge Cumberland, OD nS
of the largest on the lakes, OWE"
by j. Gilchrist, of VermillIon, W W
sunk at warf at Detroit. Sne nSs
on board seventy thousand 0us l.os
of wheat stored for Eastern paf'''s'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
THE NEW U. S. SENATOR FOR IVA
From The Baltimore Sun, Dem.J

The Legislature of West Virginia
having failed to elect successor to
the Hon. j. N. Camden whose term
in the United States Senate expires
March A, Gov. Wilson has appointed
Mr.. Daniel B. Lucas to fill the va
cancy, and that gentleman has ac-
cepted the appointment. He will
hold the place for two years. and bis
successor will be chosen by the Legis
lature to be elected in the fall Of
1888, which will also elect u successor
to Mr.. Kenna, whose term expires
March 4, 1889. Mr.. Lucas is native
of Jefferson county, and something
over fifty years of age. He is a
graduate of the University of Virgin
in, lawyer of recognized ability,
and one of the most fluent and elo
quent speakers in the State. In ad
dition, Mr.. Lncas is poet of some
reputation, a poem written by him
shortly after the war, entitled "In
the Land Where We Were Dream
ing" being his best known effort in
that direction. The new Senator'S
public life has been confined to two
sessions as a member OF the West
Virginia Legislature from Jefferson
county. He has several times been
mentioned in connection with the
nomination for Congress in his dis
trict, but the nearest he ever came
to a nomination was in 1882, when
the democratic congressional conven
ton split, one portion nominating
the Hon. John B. Hoge and the other
portion putting Mr.. Lucas in the
field. But few days before the cleo
ton both were Withdrawn, and Hon
William L. Wilson was nominated
and elected. Mr.. Lucas was a presi
dental elector in 1876, 1880 and 1884
in each campaign made an active
canvass of the State. Last fall be
was nominated by democratic pri
mary election as a candidate for the
House of Delegates from Jefferson
county, and was elected by large
majority. He was pronounced an
ti-Camden man, and was one of the
twelve Representatives elected as
democrats who refused to enter the
democratic senatorial caucus
Throughout the contest, which result
ted in failure to elect a Senator
Mr.. Lucas was the leader of the
twelve who refused to vote for Mr.
Camden, Who had been nominated
by the thirty-eight democrats that
entered the caucus. Gov. Wilson is
also native of Jefferson county, and
it is part of the political history Of
the State that he is largely indebted
to Mr.. Lucas for his success is defeat
ing the Hon. e. Boyd Faulkner fol
the gubernatorial nomination. 1t is
also understood that Gov. Wilson
will be a candidate to succeed Mr.
Kenna in the United States Senate
The father of the new Senator, the
Hon. WIN. Lucas, at one time repre-
sented his district in Congress, as al
so did his uncle, the Hon. Henry
Bedinger, who was afterwards Uni
ted States minister to Denmark
Mr.. Lucas's wife is niece of the
Hon. j. Randolph Tucker, and hel
sister is the wife of Mr.. j. Fairfaz
Mclaughlin, a former Baltimorean
but now of New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
DON'T EXPERIMENT.

You cannot afford to waste time in ex
perimenting when your lungs are in
danger. Consumption always seems al
first, only cold. Do not permit any
dealer to impose upon you with some
cheap imitation of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, but be sure you get the genuine
Because he can make more profit he may
tell you he has something just as good,
or just the same. Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which is guaranteed TO give
relief in all Throat, Lung and Chest
affections. Trial bottles free at E. G
Williams. Jr.. & Bro. 3 Drug Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

j. NJ. Mason, of the West Va
Democrat, suggests that the law
provides for the Legislature to pro
coed to ballot fo- a U. S. Senator on
the second Tuesday after it meets
Therefore the Governor to so con.
vene and dissolve the special session
that there will be no "second
Tuesday," That would be sauce for
some political goose, but it wouldn't
pay the ten or fifteen thousand
dollars an extra session would
cost.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

The services of such Republican
leaders as w. M. o. Dawson and P,
W. Morris, Esqs., and others, at a
time when true Republican leader
ship was of the gravest Importance,
should not be forgotten nor go I'M
rewarded by the people of the State.
They sounded no brassy instruments
with especial or confidential
toots," but stood up for the right
immoveable and unskaken!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
FIDUCIARY NOTICE.

A list of the Fiduciaries whose &C
counts are before the undersigned Com
missioner of Accounts of the County
Court of Berkeley County for settle
ment Name of fiduciary, Thomas H.
Byers nature of accounts. Executorial
name of the Decedent or of the person
for whom the Fiduciary is Guardian,
Curator or Committee, or under whose
Deed or other instrument of Trust he
is acting, Maria Byers, widow of New
land Byers, decd.
Given under my hand as Commits
missioner of said Court, at my office
at the Courthouse of said County, the
23d day of February, 1857.
j. T. PICKING, Com'r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

Messrs. Bowers and Ropp, our
legislative representatives, came
home last Saturday night, and are
receiving the congratulations of the
Republicans in general, and their
friends in particular. Mr.. Bowers
is the political lion of the hour in
old Berkeley, and many are urging
his representing the Eastern Pan.
handle on the State ticket in 1888.
He would make a strong candidate
for Auditor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS /

To the Creditors of Thomas C. Harper'
deceased. 81.
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit
Court of the County of Berkeley
made in cause therein pending y y
subject the real estate of the sala
Thomas G. Harper to the payrnen'
Of his debts, you are required 70 pfes,
sent your claims against the estate %
the said 7. C. Harper, for Adjudication
to John T. Picking, Commissions,
at his Office in the said county, on ,ns u
before the 2Sth day of March, lso.,
Witness, s. II. Martin, Clerk oil sa,1
Court, this 18th day Of February 'loo''
6tl s. Ii. MARTIN, Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

The cost of mileage (railroad fare
for the members of the Legislature,
going and coming per session, is
$6 900. There isn't a record of a
single man refusing either his mi
lcage or his free railroad pass. The
bill introduced to prevent members
from riding on free passes was de
feated. In justice to the taxpayers,
for the sake of honor and honesty.
character and reputation,-the rep.
resentatives of the people should do
away with the mileage feen grab OF
the " free pass bid.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
Saved His Life.

Mr.. D. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, says he was, for many years, badly
afflicted with Phthisic. also Diabetes
the pains were almost uncomfortable and
would sometimes almost throw him into
commissions. He tried Electric Bitters
and got relief from first bottle, and after
taking six bottles, was entirely cured
and had gained in flesh eighteen pounds
Says he positively believes he would
have died, had it not been for the relief
afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold at 30
cents bottle by E. G. Williams, Jr., &
Bro
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

1t is a pity that the people have
to pay for any party's personal or
political warfare. But the tax
payers foot the bills and furnish the
music for the next great war-dance.
If the election of U. 8. Senators
could be referred directly TO the
voters, it would save great expense
and much valuable time, and be
more satisfactory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
One of the most wonderful exhibit

One of the most wonderful exhibit
tons OF kicking ever witnessed in
this country is now being INDUCED in
by the eleven ex-kickers in the West
Virginia legislature. First they
kicked against Senator Canden's re
election, and now they are kicking be-
cause Lucas, their leader, is made his
successor. Had Republican been
appointed they would have kicked
just as hard. 1t seems impossible to
satisfy some Professionalism.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
THE Senate committee.

The Senate committee, by a vote
of four to three, decided to report adj
versely the nomination of James M
Trotter to be recorder of deeds OF
the District OF Columbia. Acting
recorder Matthews appointed Mr.
Trotter his deputy. The reason Civ
en- is that it was done to avoid CON-
plications. The feeling in Washing.
ton is represented as being bitter.
Pnblic Printer Benedict was con-
firmed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-The
steamer Gaelic, from China and ia.
pan, which arrived yesterday, reports
that a Chinese junk, bound from
HaInanfer, Siam, has been wrecked,
and that out of the six hundred ner.
sons comprising her passengers and
crew, only six are known to have es.
capped.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

Cardinal Gibbons, in a formal
statement to the Vatican, declares
that one-third of the members of the
Knights OF Labor in the United
States arc Catholics, and that it is in.
opportune to ALLEVIATE the sympathy
ofthe American laboring classes from
the church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
GRINDING OUT DOUBTS.

Now that Camden is defeated in
regular legislative session, the mills
that have been run by some power
from Charleston as mysterious as
Keely's motor, are grinding away at
full force, but their grist is of a
doubtful quality. The motive power
pipes have been connected with
something at Washington, and two
set of burrs are run day and night.
The home power is turned on a kind
OF leavening mill or safety windlass,
by which traitors and suspects are
let down easy and the coal oil cans
kept away from the red hot fire of
public sentiment, and the animalsr
that raised such a howl over being
"sold out" are taffied over, coaxed
mp and patted on the back to keep
them quiet, long enough to drench
them with mixture of "political
truth" that sours worse than vinegar
and gall.
Among the questions raised is
that of the Governors appointing
powers in such cases, and whether
il special session is called it will
not proceed to elect Senator over
the Governors appointment. 1t is
claimed that Camden will yet be
elected and seated. Governor
Wilson will most likely know his
own business. The end, though, is
not yet, and there may be another
factional wrangle in special session
that will have to be finally settled
by the action of the U. S. Senate
when the successor aud credentials
come before that body.
The law in such matters is clear,
but is not always supreme -" The
Governor may, on extraordinary
occasions, convene, at his own in.
stance, the Legislature; but when
so convened, it shall enter upon no
business, except that stated in the
proclamation by which it was called
Observation-Disclosures of West
Virginia, Article VII, Section z.
The Constitution of the United
States, Article l, section 3, relating
to Senators, says, "if vacancies hap
pen by resignation or otherwise
during the recess of the Legislature
of any State, the executive thereof
may make temporary appointments
until the next meeting of the Legis-
lature, which shall then fill such
vacancies
The Governor cannot reappoint
Col. Peck, rejected by the Senate,
to be Superintendent of the Peni-
Tertiary. "No person, after being
rejected by the Senate, shall be
again appointed for the same Office,
during the same session, unless at
the request of the Senate; nor shall
such person be appointed to the
same Office during the recess of the
Senate" -Constitution, Article VII,
section 8.
The Governor can remove DR..
Bland, Superintendent of the Hos
pital for Insane. 1.-THE Governor
shall have power to remove any
officer whom he may appoint, in
case Of incompetency, neglect of
duty, gross immortality, or MALES
ance in Office; and he may declare
his Office vacant, and fill the same,
as herein provided in other cases of
vacancy."-Constitution, Article VII.
section 10.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
COMMISSIONED OFFICE,
MARTINsBURG, Feb.y is, 1887. !
ENoCH G. HEDGES, Plaintiff.

ENocH G. HEDGES, Plaintiff,
Theresa A. Mussetter, (nee Boggs,l in
her own right and as executrix Of
Thomas G. Harper, decd VIM. T.
Stewart, administrator Of John Stew.
art, decd; Israel Wood, and John
Coffinberger, defendants
You are hereby notified that / have
fixed upon the 26th day of March,
1887, to state and settle the accounts
of Theresa A. Mussetter as execu-
trix of Thomas G. Harper, decd,
and also to audit the debts against
the estate of the said Thomas g. Har-
per, together with their priorities
and several amounts, and ascertain
the real estate Of which he died
seized, and the fee simple and rental
value of same required to be taken
by the decree of Berkeley Circuit
Court, rendered ON the 20 day
of January, 1887, in suit depending
in said Court, in which you are par
ties, plaintiff and defendants at
which time and place you are requir.
ed to attend. Given under my hand,
as Commissioner in chancery Of the
said Court, the day and year first
aforesaid. j. 7. PICKING, Com'r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

In general fight over the county.
seat OF Wichita county, KS, two men
were killed and several MORALLY
wounded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

THE HERALD has the largest bona
nde circulation of amy paper published
la the eastern end of this State, and q
town ciRcultion equal to that OF the
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open 70 the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
HOUSE & LOT
AT
PUBLIC SALE.

ON SATURDAY, MARCH 26th, 1887.
The undersigned will sell at Public
Sale on the premises, at 2 o'clock, the
valuable home property, on corner of
Maple Avenue and West Burke Street,
Martinsburg. The house is good frame
building the lot is 53x61, and would
make desirable building ground. The
home is comfortable and convenient.
Terms on day of sale by
ANNA BATEMAN.
J. w. DoDD. Auc'r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

By an explosion in the collieries at
st. Etienne, France, over one hun
dred miners were entombed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
HAY FOR SALE.

The undersigned has
TEN TONS OF GOOD TIMOTHY HAYl
which will be sold right. Apply to
MRS. M. E. KITCHEN,
one and half miles south of Shanghai
P. O., Berkeley Co., w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05

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For Costiveness, Biliousness. Headache
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Mothers. al,cdgs use DIR. Seth Arnold's
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-05
FRESH COW FOR SALE |

The undersigned has fine young Al
derney Cow, with Calf about two weeks
old, which he desires to sell. Also,
9 STANDS OF BEES
in thriving condition, will be sold to-
gether or separately. For terms, &C.,
call on or address.
VIM. Fl. FRANKENBERRY.
Near Strinesville Martinsburg p. o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-29
Obituary.

Frederick Koerppn died at his home.
1918 Ninth avenue. at 4;30 yesterday
morning of general debility, aged rs
years and months He had been a res>
ident of Rock Island for quarter of a
century, coming here from Missouri just
after the close of the war. He was born
in EIblngen, Germany, and was shoe
maker by trade, though he had been en-
gagged In the saloon and restaurant BUSH
ness ever since he came to this city.
He was quiet in his manners, and
bore the respect of large number of
friends. He leaves a wife to mourn his
loss. Notice of the funeral is given else-
where
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-29
Rapid Calculation.

Sheriff Silvis' son John, has a great head.
He is student in'the Iowa Commercial col
lege at Davenport, and is taking mum,
Der of rses-bookkeeping, stenography,
etc, and he stands at the head in all.
A printed circular issued by the college
has the following in reference TO this
bright boy:
by jovel I'd give thousand dollars
to be able to handle figures like thatr
exclaimed a visitor one day when in our
drill class, as he saw young John Silvis,
aged 10 years, add up four columns of
figures, while he (the visitor hardly
counted the first column. And well he
might so exclaim. for he beheld bright
little fellow who had been with us two
months. and who was adding upwards of
two hundred figures per minute-and
that practice is worth many times its cost
to obtain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-29
Crops.

drops.
For the week ending August 81, the
Illinois state weather service has pre-
pared the following bulletin
There is no marked improvement in
the condition of corn, and the prediction
that it would not yield 80 per cent. of an
average yield per acre for the state. is
verified by today's report. In the north
ern and central grand divisions of the
state, the highest percentages of corn re-
ported are as follows: Northern part of
Champaign county, 50; Iroquois, rs;
Stark, 95, and from three>fourths to an
average yield from the counties of Mers
Ger. Rock Island. Carroll, Ogle and Stark,
Of the counties in the southern grand
division, Pulaski alone reports three,
fourths of an average yield the remain
ing counties reporting from less than
one-fourth to one half an average Weld.
owing to the ravages of the chinch bugs
and the drouth Corn is ripeuing slowly
caused by the low temperature and ex-
cessive cloudiness.
These potato crops will not Yield 80
per cent of an average yield per acre for
the state In the western section of Pike
county potatoes are reported as promis~
ing 80 per cent of an average Weld per
acre; Pulaski county, 20, and Randolph
county 60 per cent. of an average yield
In the remaining counties from which
reports have been received, the condition
| promises from 10 to 80 per cent. of an
average yield per acre,
1t is evident from the reports received
that the apple crop will not exceed one
third of an average yield for the state,
There is an Improvement in the cond
ton of fall pastures in the northern half
of the state, the cool, cloudy weather
having affected them quite favorably
In the southern half of the state there i,
no improvement except in Wayne ant
Pulaski counties
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-29
Police FONTS.

Charles Darmaiter, living in the lower
end of town. was fined S. aud costs by
Magistrate Bennett this morning for in
toxicauon.
Burglars entered a little house occupied
by l.. Ludwig on Seventh avenue, be,
tween Eighth and Ninth streets last Sat-
urday night and stole Mr.. Ludwig's peck
etbook from his pantaloons pocket, con,
tanning 50. Nothing else in the house
was disturbed, though his watch was il
another garment close by.
Charles De Jean, citizen of Moline,
was FEELING Respondent over the down
fall of the ball club of that city SATURDAY
night and he gave vent to his feelings il
such a buisterous manner that Marsha
Brennan aud Officer Mulqueen locked
him up. This morning Magistrate Ben
nett fined him IS and costs which hi
paid.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-29
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

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